From a young age I was known as the social butterfly, actually whenever our landline was called I would run to pick it up. At this point I wasn't even 5 and I already knew common phone etiquette. Until I was 10 years old I wouldn't go anywhere alone, well besides the bathroom that is. But even when I was home I wouldn't dare to go upstairs without my mom or dad, even to get a sweatshirt. I am a people person, and by spending so much time surrounded by people I became an expert communicator.
People matter to me. This may sound general and common from person to person, but mental health of others is what I value over anything else in my life. Just the other day I was going through the process to become apart of a sorority along side with nearly 600 other girls, and a friend of a friend, a complete stranger to me, was quiet upset because she was not asked to revisit the sororities that she had wishes to revisit and yes to many this sound like a first world problem and in many ways it is, but I helped her through it. I told her that "you shouldn't be upset over a sorority who doesn't want you cause they just aren't able to recognize how special you are." I gave this sweet young lady a hug and told her that she was beautiful and those sororities don't deserve her if they can't see that too. The girl that I actually knew didn't even give her a hug, instead she suggested that she go speak to one of the sorority recruitment councilors, she didn't want to deal with her friend being upset so she decided to just push her off to someone else to deal with. I know how that feels on the receiving end, and the answer is not very good, nor is my friend practicing particularly good communication skills.
I got to this place in my life where I feel a level of comfort with who while I used to be the complete opposite, lacking self confidence and full of anxiety. I understand how great it feels when you are able to make real connections at times where may feeling uncomfortable. So through my experiences of discomfort in high school and I realized it is often hard to do this for yourself you aren't going to ask a stranger for hug when your already in tears but if you offer one to a stranger in tears then its not as weird. I think it is important that we surround ourselves with people who have a positive impact on our lives so I try to be that person for others when I can. My expertise is reading situation arounds me and helping healing those who need it.
Although this may sound weird or out there to some people but when I can see that it is received as being kind. It is amazing to be able to improve someone else's well being. Perhaps this is why I want to become a teacher. Its the most beautiful thing when you have the power to change someones life, even if it just for a day.
People matter to me. This may sound general and common from person to person, but mental health of others is what I value over anything else in my life. Just the other day I was going through the process to become apart of a sorority along side with nearly 600 other girls, and a friend of a friend, a complete stranger to me, was quiet upset because she was not asked to revisit the sororities that she had wishes to revisit and yes to many this sound like a first world problem and in many ways it is, but I helped her through it. I told her that "you shouldn't be upset over a sorority who doesn't want you cause they just aren't able to recognize how special you are." I gave this sweet young lady a hug and told her that she was beautiful and those sororities don't deserve her if they can't see that too. The girl that I actually knew didn't even give her a hug, instead she suggested that she go speak to one of the sorority recruitment councilors, she didn't want to deal with her friend being upset so she decided to just push her off to someone else to deal with. I know how that feels on the receiving end, and the answer is not very good, nor is my friend practicing particularly good communication skills.
I got to this place in my life where I feel a level of comfort with who while I used to be the complete opposite, lacking self confidence and full of anxiety. I understand how great it feels when you are able to make real connections at times where may feeling uncomfortable. So through my experiences of discomfort in high school and I realized it is often hard to do this for yourself you aren't going to ask a stranger for hug when your already in tears but if you offer one to a stranger in tears then its not as weird. I think it is important that we surround ourselves with people who have a positive impact on our lives so I try to be that person for others when I can. My expertise is reading situation arounds me and helping healing those who need it.
Although this may sound weird or out there to some people but when I can see that it is received as being kind. It is amazing to be able to improve someone else's well being. Perhaps this is why I want to become a teacher. Its the most beautiful thing when you have the power to change someones life, even if it just for a day.